Raghib Allie-Brennan

Over the last month, I have spent time meeting with Bethel and Danbury residents, families, organizations, community leaders, and many more members of our community ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session. These conversations were an opportunity to listen to those in the 2nd District about what their priorities and concerns are as we head into another legislative session.

Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963 for jobs, freedom, civil rights, and an end to racism.

The Connecticut General Assembly's legislative session is set to begin in the first week of February. As we prepare for another session, I want to hear directly from you about the issues and priorities that matter most in our community. Your input is essential in guiding our work at the Capitol, and I value community discussions as an important part of my work.

As we head into the start of the 2026 legislative session in February, the Danbury Delegation is holding a Pre-Session Town Hall to discuss which issues are most important to Danbury residents. We want to hear directly from you about what we can do to support the community.

The failed override of Stamford’s pet shop ban and the recent opening of a new store in Danbury expose the same fundamental problem: Connecticut’s state law is unclear, and that ambiguity is putting municipalities, families, and animals at risk.

As we welcome a new year, several laws passed in the 2025 legislative session will take effect on January 1, 2026.

As we head into the start of the 2026 legislative session in February, I’m hosting Community Office Hours to hear directly from you and make sure your priorities, concerns, and questions are part of the conversation.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend’s Fresh Start Fair possible.

I’m especially grateful to Michael’s Tap Room for generously hosting, and to the Bethel Chamber of Commerce and Bethel Economic Development for their partnership. I also want to thank the organizations that showed up and took the time to truly engage with residents, your presence mattered.